242 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6BS

1. 8 Jul 2024

   Received by Bedford

2. 9 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Certificate Refused

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Broomfield House 159 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AH

  26/01148/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Improvements to existing unstable 1m high boundary brick wall by adding a timber slatted fence panel above, giving a total height of 1.98m. Current damaged brickwork to be removed and replaced with blocks, forming 4 x supporting piers for the fence panels.

  Decided Full applications
  Small domestic

• 181 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AH

  26/01564/FUL Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of a freestanding aluminium pergola positioned alongside the rear elevation of the existing dwellinghouse, supported independently by six posts, with no structural attachment to the dwellinghouse

  Withdrawn Full applications
  Domestic

• 138 High Street Clapham Bedford MK41 6BP

  02/02675/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2002 300 yards away

  2 storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension

• Fox And Hounds 1 Milton Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AP

  26/01353/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2026 400 yards away

  Extension to side and rear to form additional trade area and improved toilet facilities. Lobby to front entrance with ramped access and post and rope fencing. Various internal alterations

  Decided Full applications Extension

• 33 Mount Pleasant Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6BU

  26/01671/FUL Submitted 28 Aug 2026 400 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Decided Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 31 Oakley Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AN

  26/01085/FUL Submitted 8 Jun 2026 400 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Proposed garden room, canopy/deck

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 26/01728/LDP Decided

  21 Oldfield Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HD

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey detached outbuilding at rear for use as Gym/Office)

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01078/LDE Decided

  112 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NB

  Certificate to confirm the single storey rear infill extension already commenced did not require planning permission.

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01445/LDE Decided

  Unit 3 Three Oaks Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NA

  Certificate to confirm existing use of building as a dwelling (C3) with associated garden and garage for more than 10 years.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01900/LDE Awaiting decision

  6 Green End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LL

  Certificate to confirm the existing lawful repair to existing driveway by replacing broken and uneven surface with cobblestones, erection of a low (18 inch high) boundary brick wall either side of driveway and placement of a free-standing small wooden shed at the top of the driveway to allow for storage for garden materials and general items for the main dwelling.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01860/LDP Decided

  211 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TZ

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Lawful development